Microsoft reveals new trick to block Windows 10 feature updates
- Open Registry editor via Windows Search or Windows Run.
- Navigate to 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate'.
- Right-click on 'Windows Update'
- Select 'New'
- Select 'DWORD (32-bit) Value' and name it TargetReleaseVersion.
- Set the value of 'TargetReleaseVersion' to 1.
- How do I permanently disable Windows 10 update in registry?
- How do I stop Windows 10 feature updates?
- How do I stop a feature update?
- How do I disable WSUS in registry?
- How do I permanently turn off Windows updates?
- Can I disable Windows Update service?
- How long does Windows 10 update take 2020?
- Can I refuse Windows 10 updates?
- Is Windows 10 version 20H2 stable?
- How do I stop 1909 update?
- How do I bypass WSUS update?
- How do I remove Windows update from registry?
- How do I change Windows Update settings in the registry?
How do I permanently disable Windows 10 update in registry?
Start regedit.exe on the machine where you want to disable Windows Update. Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer. From the Edit menu, select New, DWORD value.
How do I stop Windows 10 feature updates?
Defer feature updates in Windows 10
- Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update .
- Under Update settings, select Advanced options.
- From the boxes under Choose when updates are installed, select the number of days you would like to defer a feature update or a quality update.
How do I stop a feature update?
Using an administrator account, click Start > Settings > Update & Security. Click the link marked Advanced options. Under Choose when updates are installed, use the drop-down boxes to defer feature updates for 365 days and quality updates for 15 days.
How do I disable WSUS in registry?
Disable WSUS on Managed Computers
- Open the registry editor, by entering Regedit in the Start / Run box, and browse to: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\
- Locate the WindowsUpdate Key and delete it.
- Reboot the PC (may take 2 reboots)
How do I permanently turn off Windows updates?
To disable the Windows Update service in Services Manager, please follow the steps below:
- Press Windows key + R. ...
- Search for Windows Update.
- Right-click on Windows Update, then select Properties.
- Under General tab, set the Startup type to Disabled.
- Click Stop.
- Click Apply, and then click OK.
- Restart your computer.
Can I disable Windows Update service?
You can disable the Windows Update Service via Windows Services Manager. In the Services window, scroll down to Windows Update and turn off the Service. To turn it off, right-click on the process, click on Properties and select Disabled. That will take care of Windows Updates not being installed on your machine.
How long does Windows 10 update take 2020?
If you've already installed that update, the October version should only take a few minutes to download. But if you don't have the May 2020 Update installed first, it could take about 20 to 30 minutes, or longer on older hardware, according to our sister site ZDNet.
Can I refuse Windows 10 updates?
You cannot refuse updates; you can only delay them. One of the fundamental features of Windows 10 is that all Windows 10 PCs are completely up to date.
Is Windows 10 version 20H2 stable?
Yes, 20H2 is stable.
How do I stop 1909 update?
Go to the Update section of the Settings app. Click on "View Update History" and then click "Uninstall Updates." Select the update you want to get rid of and click Uninstall. "Dreams do come true."
How do I bypass WSUS update?
Bypass WSUS Server and use Windows for Updates
- Click Windows key + R to open Run and type regedit and press Enter.
- Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU.
- Change the key UseWUServer from 1 to 0.
- Restart the Windows Update service.
- Run Windows Update and it should connect and downloads start.
How do I remove Windows update from registry?
Some updates provide an uninstall command line in the registry; search the for the update in the registry keys under:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall.
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall.
How do I change Windows Update settings in the registry?
Configuring Automatic Updates by editing the registry
- Select Start, search for "regedit", and then open Registry Editor.
- Open the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU.
- Add one of the following registry values to configure Automatic Update.